Chemical Etch Tank Attendant

Job Description

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes is excited to offer opportunities for a Chemical Etch Tank Attendant to join our Fabrication team in Auburn, Washington
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In this role, you will play an essential part in the chemical processing of aircraft components, carefully preparing and handling parts to meet precise engineering specifications. Your expertise will guide the operation of process tanks, ensuring accurate metal removal through controlled chemical etching, while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality protocols. You will manage the entire workflow—from reviewing work orders and verifying prior operations, to racking parts for processing, monitoring tank conditions, and performing detailed inspections using precision measuring tools.

Collaboration and communication are key, as you coordinate with team members and supervisors to maintain seamless operations and uphold environmental and safety standards.

You will play a critical role in upholding our commitment to safety and quality standards, ensuring that all operations meet regulatory compliance and operational excellence. If you are detail-oriented, possess strong technical skills, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to deliver excellence in aviation.

• Obtain work package from Kanban system, ready-to-work rack, or as assigned by area lead or supervisor; review tie‑in from prior shift and verify prior operations are complete.
• Review Work Order (W/O), drawings, Boeing (BAC) specifications, and other necessary documents to determine work requirements, etch rates, tank times, and racking procedures. Use online information systems (e.g., Web, CMES) as needed.
• Check scribe and trim lines on parts before processing; prepare test parts by masking or other methods as required.
• Operate material handling equipment (e.g., electric stacker, overhead crane) to move heavy parts safely; seek assistance when needed.
• Rack or hang parts in baskets or on racks ensuring full submersion in the etchant tank; attach spacers and weights to prevent floating.
• Operate process tank equipment to selectively remove metal according to engineering specifications, including single, multiple steps, and tapers; monitor dip times, tank levels, temperatures, and etch rates; rotate parts as required.
• Add etchant to tanks and notify Battery man when chemical adjustments or tank maintenance are needed.
• Rinse parts thoroughly after processing to remove etchant residues.
• Use precision measuring tools (e.g., micrometers, scales, gauges) to measure parts and calculate etch times to achieve finish dimensions.
• Route completed parts to the next workstation; match W/O with parts, unrack, wrap, and load parts into material handling equipment as required.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials (e.g., alodine, solvents) in accordance with approved procedures.
• Leave clear oral or written tie‑in instructions for the following shift to ensure continuity.
• Communicate with supervisor, area lead, Chemical Processing Manager (CPM), or co‑workers when assistance is needed or problems arise.
• May lead, work with, and provide guidance to lower classified employees.
• Perform related tasks such as stripping, cleaning, and rinsing parts prior to etching, anodizing, or alodining to meet finish specifications.

• Perform physical tasks that include lifting weights ranging from 10-15 lbs to 15-35 lbs.
• Engage in various movements such as reaching, handling, turning, twisting, lifting, lowering, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and squatting.
• Work in environments that may involve contact with metals, solvents, and coolants.
• Operate in proximity to moving parts and tools, sharp cutters, and potential slipping hazards.
• Adapt to varying noise levels and atmospheric conditions.
• Utilize personal safety gear to protect face/eyes,…